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Somatic Therapy: Unlocking Trauma Through Mind-Body Practices

1/2/2025

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Somatic therapy, championed by Bessel van der Kolk in "The Body Keeps the Score," empowers trauma survivors to unlock buried emotions through mind-body practices like yoga and meditation. While it may not be as extensively studied as other therapies, countless individuals, including van der Kolk himself, have experienced its profound impact on emotional healing and connection.

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Story summary

Somatic therapy, championed by Bessel van der Kolk in "The Body Keeps the Score," empowers trauma survivors to unlock buried emotions through mind-body practices like yoga and meditation. While it may not be as extensively studied as other therapies, countless individuals, including van der Kolk himself, have experienced its profound impact on emotional healing and connection.